Ninho Tokyo Writing Workshops

A safe space for crafting your story.

Ninho is a word in Portuguese that translates as “nest”, but unlike its English counterpart, it also carries a meaning of warmth and home, being a place where you can rest and get the support you need to grow.

Ten years ago in Brazil I created a writing workshop (that later on became a practice community) called Ninho de Escritores – “writer’s nest”. From the start, Ninho was designed to be a place for new stories to be brought to life. But unlike most writing workshops, our focus is more on the person who's doing the writing than solely on the text being written.

Ninho’s methodology is based on three main principles: appreciation, curiosity and play. They guide all our activities, from impromptu exercises to critique circles, with the goal of nurturing a creative and compassionate community of fellow writers.

How to know if Ninho is for you?
If what you are looking for is ego boosting, freedom to talk shit about other people’s creations, quick tricks to become a bestseller, or a purely technical approach to writing, then this is not the workshop for you. 😋
However, if you want to tell stories in writing and are looking for a supportive and inclusive environment, you've found it.

Who is your host?
I am Tales, a Brazilian gay man currently living in Japan. I’ve been teaching and facilitating groups for over a decade, I’m a practitioner of nonviolent communication, and I am passionate about creating meaningful human gatherings.